The Edge of Light – Great Egret, 11×14″ Opaque and transparent watercolor on museum board, Rebecca Latham

Rebecca Latham’s painting The Edge of Light – Great Egret has been juried into the 20th Annual International IGOR Juried Exhibition at the Principle Gallery in historic Charleston, South Carolina. The exhibition runs June 5 through June 30, 2026, and the selection of this moody, atmospheric piece is a wonderful recognition of Rebecca’s work.

In The Edge of Light – Great Egret, Rebecca captures a quiet moment of rest and watchfulness. The egret is perched and roosting in a tree, held in lower light where cool blue shadows deepen the scene, while strong light catches the delicate wisps of feathers. The contrast between shadow and illumination gives the painting a sense of stillness and mystery, inviting viewers to pause and look more closely.

This work reflects Rebecca’s love of wildlife not only as subject, but as presence — something felt as much as seen. The quiet posture of the egret, set against the dimming light, creates a painting that is both intimate and powerful.

For those in Charleston, or anyone following the exhibition, The Edge of Light – Great Egret will be part of a distinguished show celebrating fine realist and representational art at one of the city’s most historic galleries.